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amclellan, 11th March 2021

The 2021 series is open for applications through April.

amclellan, 1st June 2020

Meet the producers, mentors and selection panel for NFDS 2020.

Marion Cheedy Yurala

amclellan, 13th November 2019

In the Pilbara, the duties of a yurala are handed down from father to son through the generations, as they are called on to perform songs and dances to make it rain.

Dylan Storer Living Water and Money to Make

amclellan, 13th November 2019

In the north of Australia, enormous amounts of money are being invested in plans to irrigate using water from some of our wildest rivers.

Mia Armitage Living in Paradise

amclellan, 13th November 2019

The so-called national homeless crisis continues to impact communities everywhere, from cities to regional Australia.

David Brown Transport for People with a Disability

amclellan, 13th November 2019

Accessing transport can be a struggle for many, particularly if you have a disability. 

Saad Khalid Kings of the Desert

amclellan, 12th November 2019

Their work was tough and the life that they lived is a largely a forgotten chapter in Australia’s history.

Bernard Namok Junior Let It Fly

amclellan, 7th November 2019

Bernard Namok Senior designed the Torres Strait Flag, 27 years ago, but despite its continued use, it’s still not clear who owns the copyright to the design.

Amy McMurtrie Eradicating Difference

amclellan, 7th November 2019

Pregnancy often involves pre-natal screening and testing, that can be mystifying and confusing.

Alice Ansara The CWA and the F Word

amclellan, 6th November 2019

The Country Women’s Association is at the heart of rural traditional values, so when a young, urban feminist comes knocking on their door, will there be a place for her in the organisation?

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 7th November 2018

At the 2018 CBAA Community Radio Awards

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 15th October 2018

3ZZZ's Aguer Athian hears from the often voiceless South Sudanese youth. 

amclellan, 6th October 2018

Eastside FM's Mick Paddon and Humayun Reza discuss finding voice in a place of refuge.

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 3rd October 2018

Meredith Gilmore of Coast FM 963 sits down with family members caring for people living with mental health difficulties. 

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 2nd October 2018

Organic farmer Barry Green of Donnybrook Community Radio speaks with Australians concerned about the future of food and the New Food Movement.

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 2nd October 2018

Radio Adelaide's Mahendra Chitrarasu tells the story of his grandmother’s migration to Australia.

At The Coal Face - NFDS 2018

amclellan, 26th September 2018

4ZZZ's Nikola Van de Wetering returns to her hometown to dig-up the controversy sitting close to the surface.

CBAA NFDS 2018

hfriedlander, 21st February 2018

Are you an emerging Australian community radio producer? Apply now to make a docco, get training, national distribution and paid for your work.

CBAA Webinars

hfriedlander, 21st February 2018

The CBAA's National Features & Documentary Series (NFDS) gives new and emerging community radio producers the opportunity to make a radio feature for national distribution, receive mentoring from experienced producers and be paid for their work. All you need to enter is a great idea!

National Features and Documentary Series

amclellan, 20th December 2017

In early 2017, seven participants were chosen to create pieces for the CBAA's National Features & Documentary Series, receiving training from and mentoring by the Community Media Training Organisation. 

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